Manchester United are expected to be very busy in this summer's transfer window as Ineos prepare to roll up their sleeves.
The start of the summer transfer window will mark an important juncture in Sir Jim Ratcliffe's quest to take Manchester United back to the top step of English football's podium.
With that in mind, MEN Sport's team of writers have had their say on what this summer's window could look like at Old Trafford. All in all, it is important United get as much deadwood off the books as possible and replace them with young, hungry talent that has room for improvement. Branthwaite would fit that criteria. Links with Joao Neves, regardless of how persistent they are, feel somewhat fanciful because of his release clause being worth north of £100million. United have got PSR to consider this summer and will have to box clever, especially if sales are slow.
In the middle of the park, Neves would be an exciting acquisition. However, his eye-watering price tag could be an issue. Ultimately, if Ratcliffe wants to reignite the club's flame then he needs to sign a world-class right-winger to replace Antony – so step forward Michael Olise. As for the forward line, Benjamin Sesko at £55m would be perfect but a move to Arsenal or Chelsea looks more likely. United need competition for Hojlund but must also give him time to develop, so I would loan an experienced, physical forward who won't rock the boat; somebody who can fill in until United's financial situation improves to then recruit the right player, regardless of price.
This will call for smart recruitment in those areas. I would favour lower-priced stars that can be moulded into perfect United footballers, but if going all out then I would say do so on a right winger - Olise, to be precise. The defensive midfield market then has plenty of interesting options, though with Joao Neves' asking price quite high my alternatives would either be Wharton of Crystal Palace, Ederson of Atalanta or Khephren Thuram of OGC Nice.
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